Visayan bolo/sword for comment

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Detlef,

Certainly looks like a lovely blade of good workmanship! How does it feel?

The hilt seems to have some patina but the craftmanship seems to be a bit rough - first half of 20th century or post WW2?

The scabbard also has the traditional leather intact; the metal bands look like more recent replacements to me; not sure about the woodcarving - patina seems to be in line with the scabbard though.

Let's hear what the Visayas specialists can contribute!

Regards,
Kai

Hello Kai,

thank you for comment! Still haven't received it until now so can't tell the feel in hand. The good worked blade and the price let me bid.
Agree, the handle seems worked rough but all other features let me think that it was worked around WWII, maybe a little bit more early. The fittings from the scabbard seems to be from iron and maybe someone have cleaned them not long ago. Will be able to tell more after I have received it.

Regards,

Detlef